Custom plates could be bought surely
1990 740GLE 16 Valve “Eve”
9 days later
I found this old photo , taken by the previous owner prior to the new paint job. It’s not the best quality photo, but it doesn’t look like it really needed new paint. He said it had some stone chips and a car park dent in the back right guard. You can just make out the crease in photo, just forward from the tail light.
He also wanted to give it the 760 treatment with body coloured bumpers and mirrors. I must admit, it does look better for it.
22 days later
Update on the horrid NSW historic plates.
I’m reasonably happy with this look now.
4 months later
It’s been a while since I updated this thread……..
But the cooling system has now had some love, to replace the 33 year old radiator and hoses.
…….. also treated to new genuine coolant bottle and cap.
……… also control arm stays received full set of new bushes front to rear.
………. also found the only genuine Volvo exhaust kit in Australia?
I snapped it up because it was only a few dollars more than the cost of an aftermarket mild steel system. Not installed yet!
14 days later
I was very proud to come home with two trophies from the Volvo Car Club NSW Show and Shine event.
I’m very passionate about my car and love the time I spend on it, probably best not to think about the money spent.
Totally thrilled with the result.
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Amazing example of a the 740GLE and a 16V into the bargain , real credit to its owner.
3 months later
It’s been quiet on the Volvo front for me for a while. But I recently got some enthusiasm again and showed some love for the 740 and added some bling. I added the Volvo type reflective stripes to the front and rear bumpers and finally got around to fitting the genuine bonnet protector. I also splashed out on a period NRMA grill badge. It sits well on the chrome grill in my opinion, but I guess I’m showing my age.
The stripes look great. Can I ask where you got them from ? Are they genuine or aftermarket ?
I have a nostalgic fondness for the grille badges, I think they look good!
5 days later
Thanks for the reply. Could you please, if possible, provide a link to the one you used on eBay. I’ve found a couple that suit but not sure on the quality of the tape. I too have a 740. Cheers
I can’t figure out how to copy a link from eBay onto here. I’m finding this new format harder to use than the old format.
My 740 is a 1990 . It appears a 1cm tape would fit nicely.
Thank you, will do.